• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  cleaner product Reduced use of chemicals also means reduced residues on the product. There are legal rules governing the amount of pesticide residues that [...] legal requirements. They might set a requirement of much lower levels, for example, or limit the types of residues permitted. Integrated Pest Management [...] Swirski-Mite can be seen as a kind of insurance. You can never be sure whether you will need to deal with thrips , but you are always ready - just in case

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  all part of the problem as well as part of the solution when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the solution [...] The first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production [...] the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these losses and play an increasingly

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex mites is caused by pigments that are part of spider mites . Spidex Vital [...] followed by the launch in week 13 for the rest of our customers worldwide. Spidex Vital gives better control of spider mite hotspots by building populations [...] population of Phytoseiulus persimilis that gives infested plants the best start for fighting hotspots. Spidex Vital includes several phases of mite development

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  the development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly effective [...] that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay [...] product, which was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops especially. An additional advantage of the new gel formulation is the package size has

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application [...] coverage across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] observation of trends in pest pressure, whether they are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most recent developments." Less use of chemical

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application has improved [...] Angelov. "When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, [...] is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle these harmful pests more effectively [...] under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect [...] Chrysopa-E, the grower has a very large army of biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips, so

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection [...] impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary [...] keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies. Co-owner and general director Ivo de Groot has witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode [...] egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective [...] least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem